We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a respected organization in the museum and arts space. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys managing payment activity, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting day-to-day finance operations in a collaborative environment. The role will contribute to artist and consignor payment processes, invoice handling, and general ledger activity while partnering closely with internal teams to keep information complete and current.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and update account records for artists and consignors tied to both primary and secondary market transactions, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.<br>• Review, code, and enter invoices into Microsoft Dynamics 365 with appropriate backup documentation and proper accounting treatment.<br>• Maintain payment tracking files and financial schedules related to artist activity, keeping records organized and current for reporting purposes.<br>• Oversee the shared inbox for artist payments by responding to questions, requesting missing details, and following through on outstanding items promptly.<br>• Coordinate with internal departments to gather invoices, payment instructions, and supporting materials required for timely processing.<br>• Prepare recurring payment journal entries for artist and consignor disbursements and ensure transactions are recorded correctly.<br>• Assemble payment approval packages for amounts above signature limits, including all necessary documentation and supporting schedules.<br>• Record general ledger entries associated with cost of sales, commissions, advisor fees, and other related transaction activity.<br>• Assist senior accounting staff with commission calculations, payment analysis, reporting needs, and additional finance projects as assigned.
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly organized and analytical <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join our team on a contract basis. This role supports core accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail‑driven, comfortable working with large datasets, and capable of navigating a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post accurate journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Support the preparation of financial statements and internal management reports.</li><li>Analyze variances and assist with resolving discrepancies across accounts.</li><li>Maintain general ledger integrity through ongoing review and documentation.</li><li>Assist with audit requests by preparing schedules and gathering supporting documentation.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and cross‑functional teams to support accounting operations.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and internal controls.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Middlesex County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, tax preparation. and financial reporting. If have 3+ years of experience as a Staff Accountant and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, this might be the opportunity for you! </p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Conduct bank reconciliations to maintain up-to-date financial records.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of partnership, corporate, and individual tax filings in accordance with applicable requirements.</p><p>• Generate financial reports and provide insights to support financial decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to resolve accounting issues and keep financial data current and accurate.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support key accounting operations for a wholesale distribution organization in Pearl River, New York. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling reconciliations, account analysis, and day-to-day transactional accounting while working in a collaborative team environment. The role begins primarily onsite and transitions to a hybrid schedule after onboarding, offering the opportunity to contribute across accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and general ledger activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform detailed reviews of financial accounts to identify discrepancies, explain activity, and maintain accurate balances.</p><p>• Reconcile cash activity across records and systems to ensure timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Complete credit card reconciliations and investigate unmatched or unusual transactions.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations on a regular basis, resolving variances promptly.</p><p>• Support accounts receivable functions, including tracking incoming payments and maintaining organized records.</p><p>• Assist with bookkeeping tasks and general ledger maintenance to keep financial data current and reliable.</p><p>• Record journal entries and verify supporting documentation for routine accounting transactions.</p><p>• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to analyze data, organize reports, and improve accounting workflow.</p>
<p>Staff Accountant – Contract</p><p>Job Description</p><p>Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant for a contract opportunity to support their accounting team with grant accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and general accounting functions.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare basic journal entries and ensure accurate debits, credits, and expense coding.</li><li>Conduct monthly budget reviews to ensure grant expenditures align with funding requirements and agency guidelines.</li><li>Generate general ledger, revenue, and expense reports to support grant reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare invoices and post journal entries using accounting systems.</li><li>Maintain Excel worksheets and assist with full cost recovery (FCR) reports.</li><li>Prepare financial reports for submission to funding sources and assist with cash flow projections.</li><li>Review payment documentation, invoices, purchase orders, and expenditures for accuracy.</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and receivable, including tracking vendor payments, outstanding invoices, and payment statuses.</li><li>Reconcile petty cash, credit card transactions, cash receipts, MetroCards, and food vouchers.</li><li>Assist with check preparation, purchase order revisions, and vendor inquiries.</li><li>Assist with payroll-related calculations, including retroactive pay, and other general accounting tasks as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support general accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. This role will assist with reconciliations, journal entries, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to contribute to a collaborative accounting team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy and supporting documentation</li><li>Analyze account activity and investigate variances</li><li>Support financial reporting and internal reporting needs</li><li>Assist with fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid expenses</li><li>Help ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures</li><li>Support audit requests and special projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a real estate and property organization in New York, New York. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing financial accuracy with property-related administrative support. The role will focus on maintaining reliable accounting records, coordinating housing and tax-related documentation, and partnering with internal and external contacts to keep essential processes moving efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and maintain financial transactions in accounting systems, ensuring data is organized accurately for reporting and analysis.<br>• Oversee insurance-related payments and documentation, including tracking renewal timelines and keeping policy records current.<br>• Support the preparation and handling of documentation tied to rent assistance and exemption programs, including Section 8 and senior rent increase exemption records.<br>• Maintain complete tenant accounting files and assist with adjustments connected to subsidies, exemptions, and other housing-related charges.<br>• Prepare and track rent registration submissions while preserving accurate supporting documentation for compliance purposes.<br>• Coordinate co-op tax abatement paperwork, application support, and ongoing record maintenance to help meet filing and compliance obligations.<br>• Post journal entries, categorize financial activity, and summarize accounting information to support complete and accurate books.<br>• Reconcile accounts, review debits and credits, and resolve discrepancies through the accounting platform.<br>• Communicate with property managers, tenants, government representatives, and insurance contacts to address documentation, payment, and account-related matters.
<p>Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their corporate accounting team in Short Hills, NJ. The Staff Accountant will participate in the monthly book close process, prepare financial reportings, analyze GL accounts, and prepare reconciliations.The ideal Staff Accountant will have at minimum of 1-2 years' experience in either the insurance, financial services, or large regional to Big 4 public accounting in an accounting or assurance role, hands on experience with monthly close activities, and strong Excel and systems skills. </p>
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Staff Accountant</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hicksville, NY</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Temporary</p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> for a temporary opportunity in <strong>Hicksville, NY</strong>. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with experience supporting general accounting functions, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger activity</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Maintain and analyze financial records for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed</li><li>Prepare account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and internal documentation</li><li>Review transactions and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures</li><li>Work closely with other departments to support accounting operations</li><li>Perform ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations in Jamaica, New York. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing transaction activity, and assisting with core month-end and account review processes. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Yardi Voyager and can confidently handle a mix of payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general accounting assignments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage incoming and outgoing financial transactions by processing accounts payable and overseeing accounts receivable activity.<br>• Prepare and review bank reconciliations to ensure cash activity is accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved promptly.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet and other assigned accounts to maintain reliable and up-to-date financial records.<br>• Record journal entries and support general ledger accuracy through consistent documentation and review.<br>• Assist with tax-related accounting tasks, including support for sales tax tracking and corporate tax reporting needs.<br>• Contribute to recurring close activities and provide accounting support for special projects as business needs arise.<br>• Utilize Yardi Voyager to maintain accounting data, generate records, and support day-to-day financial operations.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a leading luxury fashion and retail organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing core close activities with retail-focused financial support in a collaborative team setting. The position will contribute to reconciliations, reporting, and period-end accounting while helping maintain accurate financial records across multiple workstreams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and corporate credit cards, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Support retail accounting operations by recording activity accurately and assisting with financial reporting tied to store and e-commerce transactions.<br>• Prepare revenue-related analyses and assist with sales tax reporting to help ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end close by posting journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and organizing supporting documentation.<br>• Partner with accounting team members on special projects and additional assignments that arise during the coverage period.<br>• Use SAP and other accounting tools to maintain financial data, generate reports, and support routine accounting processes.<br>• Collaborate with a finance and accounting team to help keep deadlines on track and maintain strong internal coordination.
<p>Global Insurance Client is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting for an insurance organization in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role will guide close activities, support statutory reporting, and strengthen reconciliation and control processes across the finance function. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams while driving process improvements. This is a hybrid role with excellent benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct monthly and periodic close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and internal reporting packages.</p><p>• Oversee completion of annual statutory financial statements and help ensure filings are accurate, complete, and submitted on schedule.</p><p>• Review balance sheet and cash reconciliations each quarter, identify variances or unusual items, and coordinate follow-up through resolution.</p><p>• Monitor intercompany accounting activity, resolve discrepancies with related entities, and maintain timely, accurate settlement and reporting.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results and operational metrics to identify trends, highlight risks, and recommend practical actions that support business objectives.</p><p>• Contribute to special initiatives such as system enhancements, integration efforts, internal control improvements, and ad hoc financial analysis.</p><p>• Lead efforts to streamline workflows, improve coordination across teams, and implement more efficient accounting processes.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day leadership to accounting staff by setting expectations, reinforcing accountability, and promoting high-quality deliverables.</p><p>• Partner with corporate finance stakeholders as needed to support reporting, analysis, and other business priorities.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail‑oriented <strong>Accounts Receivable Specialist</strong> to join our team on a <strong>contract basis</strong>. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven finance environment. This role will support daily AR operations, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections, and exceptional customer service.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</p><p>• Process cash receipts, ACH payments, wire transfers, and check deposits.</p><p>• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, and billing issues.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts receivable balances and maintain accurate customer records.</p><p>• Prepare AR aging reports and communicate collection status to management.</p><p>• Assist with month‑end close activities, including account reconciliations and reporting.</p><p>• Partner with sales, customer service, and finance teams to resolve customer inquiries and improve collection efforts.</p>
<p>We are looking for an <strong>Accounting Assistant </strong>to join a growing team in <strong>Union County, New Jersey </strong>on a <strong>contract </strong>basis with the potential for a permanent position. In this role, you will contribute to day-to-day accounting activities, help maintain accurate financial records, and support timely month-end reporting. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys working across payables, reconciliations, and general accounting tasks in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accounting Assistant Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Review and process vendor invoices, schedule payments, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.</li><li>Administer employee expense submissions, verify supporting documentation, and resolve discrepancies as needed.</li><li>Respond to accounts payable questions from vendors and internal stakeholders while keeping supplier information current and organized.</li><li>Prepare routine journal entries and accruals to support accurate general ledger activity.</li><li>Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate variances, and clear outstanding items promptly.</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities by gathering documentation, updating schedules, and supporting financial reporting deadlines.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset records and help track additions, disposals, and related accounting entries.</li><li>Provide support during audit preparation by organizing records and supplying requested accounting documentation.</li><li>Follow established accounting guidelines and internal controls to promote accuracy, compliance, and consistency in financial operations.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a local client for an entry level accounting role. This position will focus on accounting operations (AP and/or AR) in the immediate, with the goal being to grow in responsibilities as time moves on. Great opportunity to join a long standing partner.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and distribute recurring and one-time customer invoices with a high level of accuracy and within established timelines.</p><p>• Record incoming customer payments in the general ledger, including transactions received by check and other remittance methods, and investigate any discrepancies in payment amounts.</p><p>• Review accounts receivable aging reports on a regular basis, identify outstanding balances, and align account activity with period-end general ledger close processes.</p><p>• Respond to questions related to invoicing and payment activity by researching issues thoroughly and driving them through to resolution.</p><p>• Complete reconciliations tied to special event billing, one-off customer charges, and other assigned general ledger accounts.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to support core financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Bronx, New York. This role is suited to someone who can manage daily accounting activity with accuracy while partnering with internal stakeholders to keep billing, receivables, and payables on track. The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of reconciliations and transactional accounting, along with the ability to maintain organized records and resolve discrepancies efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process invoices, payment requests, and related accounts payable activity while ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.<br>• Monitor incoming payments and support accounts receivable follow-up to help maintain current and well-documented customer balances.<br>• Prepare and review billing transactions, confirming charges are complete, properly supported, and aligned with established procedures.<br>• Reconcile account balances and investigate variances by researching supporting records and coordinating with relevant teams.<br>• Maintain accounting documentation and transaction data in an organized manner to support reporting, audits, and routine financial review.<br>• Assist with day-to-day accounting operations by updating records, verifying entries, and helping ensure the integrity of financial information.<br>• Communicate with internal departments and external contacts to resolve invoice, payment, and account-related issues in a timely manner.
<p><strong>Staff Accountant - Hybrid</strong></p><p>Our client an established Private Equity firm based in Fairfield, CT seeks a staff accountant to join their growing team. This role supports the month end close / reporting as well as assists with accounts payable. The firm is known for a team-based culture, nice consistent hours, promoting from within, and a very generous bonus and benefits package.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate and compliant payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Newark, New Jersey. This role manages weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and union employees while partnering closely with HR and Finance to maintain strong controls, clean reporting, and dependable employee payments. The position also plays a key role in audits, accounting support, benefit deduction reviews, and ongoing process improvement across payroll workflows.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and bi-weekly pay groups, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule across multiple employee populations.<br>• Monitor payroll activity for compliance with applicable wage and hour rules, tax withholding requirements, and company payroll policies in New York and New Jersey.<br>• Examine payroll registers, employee deductions, garnishments, and final payments before release, resolving discrepancies ahead of processing deadlines.<br>• Work closely with People & Organization teams to audit benefit elections, enrollment records, and payroll deductions so that employee data remains accurate across systems.<br>• Establish and maintain effective payroll review practices for benefits, fringe programs, and compensation changes, including proper tax treatment and payroll setup.<br>• Oversee payroll-related journal entries, labor distributions, and account reconciliations to support accurate financial statements and alignment with the general ledger.<br>• Prepare and review union reporting, fringe benefit remittances, and retirement contribution funding, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with plan and contract requirements.<br>• Interpret collective bargaining agreements to apply correct pay rates, benefit contributions, and union-specific deductions within payroll processing.<br>• Lead payroll support for annual workers’ compensation and retirement plan audits, and perform quarterly reconciliation analysis related to payroll tax filings such as Form 941.<br>• Drive payroll process improvements through workflow documentation, automation opportunities, cross-functional coordination, and finance support for forecasting, labor analysis, and compliance projects.
<p>We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee high-volume payroll operations for a complex workforce in Garden City, New York. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong knowledge of both union and non-union payroll administration, along with the ability to manage multi-state processing with accuracy and consistency. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliant, timely payroll cycles while supporting a workforce of more than 500 employees.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce exceeding 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate completion of each pay cycle.</p><p>• Manage payroll activities for both union and non-union employee groups while applying applicable wage rules, deductions, and contractual requirements.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll operations in compliance with relevant tax regulations and employment requirements across jurisdictions.</p><p>• Lead bi-monthly payroll processing and review payroll data to resolve discrepancies before final submission.</p><p>• Utilize payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Viewpoint to maintain records, process payments, and generate reporting.</p><p>• Monitor payroll compliance, maintain documentation, and support audits by ensuring records are complete and accurate.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and improve operational efficiency.</p><p>• Supervise payroll workflows and help establish controls that support consistency, confidentiality, and data integrity.</p>